Cyber security consultancy London services deliver ISO 27001 gap analysis, NCSC Cyber Essentials readiness, STRIDE threat modelling, risk register development and security architecture review for London businesses. IT directors, compliance managers and CTOs at regulated businesses gain a measurably stronger security posture. Evidence produced satisfies ICO, FCA SYSC and ISO 27001 auditor requirements from a single structured engagement.
Cyber security consultancy London services deliver ISO 27001 gap analysis, NCSC Cyber Essentials readiness, STRIDE threat modelling, security architecture review and ISO 27005 risk register development for regulated and growing London businesses. IT security managers, CTOs and compliance leads gain a structured evidence base for ICO, FCA and ISO 27001 audit requirements. Softomate consultancy engagements produce prioritised remediation road maps that most clients execute within 90 days of delivery. Teams needing wider security coverage can combine consultancy with our virtual CISO services, VAPT penetration testing, endpoint protection services, and complete testing services.
01. Key Benefits
ISO 27001 gap assessments identify which Annex A controls are missing or insufficient against your current security baseline. A prioritised remediation road map and draft Statement of Applicability are produced. Compliance teams receive a structured programme they can execute internally or through Softomate implementation support.
Cyber Essentials gap assessments cover all five technical controls: firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection and patch management. Each gap receives a specific remediation instruction. Most London businesses achieve Cyber Essentials certification within six to eight weeks of the initial gap assessment report.
STRIDE threat modelling identifies Spoofing, Tampering, Repudiation, Information Disclosure, Denial of Service and Elevation of Privilege risks in your application architecture and system design. Attack vectors and mitigations are mapped to OWASP Top 10 and ISO 27001 controls, giving development and security teams a unified remediation list.
Risk registers built on ISO 27005 methodology score every identified risk by likelihood and impact, map risks to ISO 27001 Annex A controls and document treatment decisions. Registers are structured for use in ISO 27001 audits, FCA risk assessments and board security reporting. Quarterly reviews keep risk scores current as your threat landscape evolves.
UK GDPR compliance assessments cover Article 32 technical measures, DPIA requirements for high-risk processing, Records of Processing Activities mapping and ICO breach notification obligations under DPA 2018. FCA-regulated clients receive additional assessment of SYSC cyber resilience rules. Evidence produced is formatted for use in ICO audit responses and ISO 27001 submissions.
Security architecture reviews assess your network segmentation, cloud configuration, identity management, API security controls and encryption practices. Reviews apply NCSC cloud security guidance, ISO 27001 controls and CIS Benchmarks to identify design weaknesses. Findings include design recommendations ranked by risk impact for your engineering and infrastructure teams.
02. Offerings
Compliance teams get a structured ISO 27001 gap assessment covering all Annex A control domains. A prioritised remediation road map, draft Statement of Applicability and implementation guidance are produced. Softomate can lead the full implementation programme or act as a technical adviser to your internal team. Most London clients achieve ISO 27001 readiness within six to twelve months of gap assessment completion.
IT teams get a scoped Cyber Essentials gap assessment covering the five technical control domains with specific remediation instructions for each gap found. Certification preparation includes self-assessment questionnaire support, evidence packaging and Cyber Essentials Plus technical verification coordination. Most Softomate clients achieve certification within six to eight weeks of gap assessment delivery.
Development teams get STRIDE threat modelling applied to web applications, APIs and cloud architecture. Attack vector identification, mitigation mapping to OWASP Top 10 and ISO 27001 controls, and security design recommendations give engineering leads a precise improvement list. Reviews are used by NCSC-compliant development teams and as pre-launch security sign-off evidence for FCA technology assessments.
Risk management leads get an ISO 27005-aligned risk register that scores every identified risk by likelihood and impact, maps risks to ISO 27001 Annex A controls and documents risk treatment decisions. The register supports ISO 27001 audit evidence, FCA risk assessment submissions and board security reporting. Quarterly reviews update scores as systems and threat landscape change.
HR, legal and IT teams get a security policy suite covering information security, acceptable use, data classification, incident response and third-party access. Policies are drafted or reviewed against ISO 27001 Annex A requirements, UK GDPR DPA 2018 obligations and NCSC guidance. Each policy includes an owner, review schedule and version control history to satisfy ISO 27001 document control requirements.
03. Features
Gap assessments, Statements of Applicability and ISO 27005 risk registers are built to specification for certification auditors and FCA risk assessment submissions.
STRIDE analysis applied to web applications, APIs and cloud architecture identifies attack vectors before deployment. Outputs map to OWASP Top 10 and ISO 27001 controls.
Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus gap assessments cover all five technical control domains with specific remediation instructions for each identified gap.
NIST CSF alignment is incorporated for organisations with US clients, global supply chain obligations or investor security due diligence requirements alongside UK frameworks.
UK GDPR Article 32 technical measures, DPIA assessments, Records of Processing Activities and ICO breach notification procedures are assessed and documented for audit use.
FCA SYSC cyber resilience requirements are mapped to ISO 27001 controls and NCSC guidance for regulated firms requiring auditor-grade evidence of compliance.
05. Process
Softomate maps your security posture, assesses compliance gaps, develops the risk register and delivers a prioritised remediation road map in structured delivery phases. IT managers, compliance leads, legal contacts and business owners stay involved throughout, so consultancy outputs match your regulatory obligations, audit timelines and technical capabilities.
Business context, compliance obligations, existing security controls and asset inventory are mapped in discovery interviews with IT managers, legal leads and business owners. Discovery produces a security posture summary, compliance deadline list and scope document before the assessment methodology is confirmed.
Assessment framework, workstream scope, timeline and deliverable format are agreed with IT, compliance and leadership stakeholders. Planning produces a signed engagement brief, assessment schedule and acceptance criteria aligned to ISO 27001, NCSC Cyber Essentials, UK GDPR and FCA SYSC requirements for the specific client context.
Assessment questionnaires, STRIDE threat model scope, ISO 27001 control review checklists and risk register templates are designed and approved before assessment work begins. Design outputs an agreed assessment methodology document so clients know exactly which controls, systems and processes are in scope before the engagement starts.
ISO 27001 gap assessment, STRIDE threat modelling, risk register development, UK GDPR compliance review and security policy analysis are completed with IT and compliance contacts. Findings are validated with stakeholders during the assessment to ensure accuracy before the formal report is drafted.
Final assessment report, ISO 27001 gap analysis, risk register, remediation road map and compliance evidence are delivered within five working days of assessment completion. A debrief session walks IT and leadership teams through priority findings. Softomate can remain engaged to implement the roadmap or commission technical workstreams including VAPT testing.
07. Why Choose Us
Softomate assessments cover ISO 27001, NCSC Cyber Essentials, UK GDPR, NIST CSF and FCA SYSC rules in a single engagement. Clients receive one report that satisfies multiple compliance frameworks without duplicate assessment work.
STRIDE analysis applied to application architecture identifies attack vectors before deployment. Outputs map to OWASP Top 10 and ISO 27001 controls, giving engineering teams precise remediation guidance without security knowledge gaps.
FCA SYSC cyber resilience rules, ICO enforcement expectations and NHS DSPT requirements are incorporated into assessment findings so regulated London clients receive sector-specific guidance within the standard engagement.
All cyber security consultancy engagements are quoted at fixed price after a scoping call. Scope, deliverables and timeline are agreed in writing before any assessment work begins so budgets stay predictable.
Most Softomate clients achieve NCSC Cyber Essentials certification within six to eight weeks of gap assessment delivery. ISO 27001 readiness is typically achieved within six to twelve months of structured programme start.
Consultancy findings connect directly to VAPT engagements, endpoint protection deployments and virtual CISO programmes, so clients move from assessment to implementation without changing security partner.
08. Use Cases
Cyber security consultancy engagements use ISO 27001 gap analysis, NCSC Cyber Essentials assessment, STRIDE threat modelling and ISO 27005 risk register development to give London businesses a structured, evidence-grade security improvement programme. The approach suits regulated and growing businesses where ICO, FCA and ISO 27001 obligations make credible compliance evidence a commercial necessity. Most Softomate clients receive their final assessment report within ten working days of engagement start.
FinTech businesses preparing for ISO 27001 certification or FCA authorisation receive a structured gap assessment covering Annex A control domains, Statement of Applicability draft and a prioritised remediation road map. FCA SYSC cyber resilience rules are embedded in the gap analysis. Softomate clients in financial services typically achieve ISO 27001 certification within nine months of gap assessment completion.
Law firms, accountancy practices and consultancies receive NCSC Cyber Essentials gap assessments covering all five technical control domains. Specific remediation instructions for each gap guide IT teams through certification preparation. Softomate clients typically achieve Cyber Essentials certification within six to eight weeks of gap assessment report delivery.
SaaS and HealthTech development teams receive STRIDE threat modelling applied to web applications, REST APIs and cloud architecture before launch. Attack vectors map to OWASP Top 10 and ISO 27001 controls. Softomate clients use STRIDE outputs as pre-launch security sign-off evidence for FCA technology assessments and NHS DSPT submissions.
London scale-ups handling personal data receive UK GDPR compliance assessments covering Article 32 technical measures, DPIA requirements, Records of Processing Activities mapping and ICO breach notification procedures. DPA 2018 retention schedules and supplier DPAs are reviewed. Evidence produced satisfies ICO audit queries without additional reformatting or legal interpretation.
09. FAQs
A cyber security consultancy identifies vulnerabilities in your systems, networks and processes, then builds a remediation plan aligned to recognised frameworks. Softomate assesses your current security posture using ISO 27001 gap analysis, NCSC Cyber Essentials controls and STRIDE threat modelling. A risk register is developed using ISO 27005 methodology. The outcome is a measurably stronger security baseline with clear compliance evidence for auditors, insurers and regulators including the ICO and FCA. Most London businesses see their highest risks addressed within the first 90 days of a structured engagement.
Cyber security consultancy in London typically ranges from ΓΒ£1,500 for a focused Cyber Essentials gap assessment to ΓΒ£15,000 or more for a full ISO 27001 gap analysis and remediation programme. Cost depends on organisation size, scope and the frameworks required. FCA-regulated clients needing SYSC cyber resilience evidence or NHS organisations with DSPT obligations may require additional workstream scope. Softomate provides fixed-price scoping calls so you receive a clear proposal before any work begins. Contact us to discuss your budget, compliance deadlines and risk priorities.
Softomate aligns all cyber security consultancy engagements to NCSC Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001:2022, UK GDPR and DPA 2018 requirements. The NIST Cybersecurity Framework is incorporated for organisations with US clients or global supply chain obligations. STRIDE threat modelling is applied to architecture and application security reviews. For regulated businesses, findings are mapped to FCA SYSC rules and ICO guidance. Every recommendation references the specific framework control, so your team knows exactly which standard each change satisfies without needing to cross-reference multiple documents.
A scoped cyber security audit for a small to medium-sized London business typically takes five to ten working days. This includes discovery interviews, technical assessment, risk register development, reporting and a debrief session with IT and leadership teams. Larger organisations or those seeking ISO 27001 readiness assessments may require three to six weeks. Softomate agrees timelines at the scoping stage and provides a detailed project plan before work commences. Urgent regulatory deadlines are accommodated by prioritising the highest-risk workstreams in the first week.
Yes. NCSC Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification are among the most common outcomes of a Softomate cyber security consultancy engagement. A gap assessment identifies which of the five technical controls require remediation: firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection and patch management. Softomate produces a remediation plan with prioritised recommendations. Most London businesses achieve Cyber Essentials certification within six to eight weeks of the initial gap assessment. Cyber Essentials Plus requires additional technical verification and typically adds two to four weeks to the timeline.
STRIDE threat modelling is a structured methodology for identifying security threats in software architecture and system design. STRIDE stands for Spoofing, Tampering, Repudiation, Information Disclosure, Denial of Service and Elevation of Privilege. Softomate applies STRIDE analysis to web applications, APIs, cloud infrastructure and internal systems to identify threats before they are exploited. Outputs include a threat model diagram, identified attack vectors and a prioritised remediation list mapped to OWASP Top 10 and ISO 27001 controls. STRIDE is recommended by NCSC for organisations building or procuring software systems and is recognised in FCA technology risk assessments.
Cyber security consultancy is a strategic and governance service. It produces a risk register, compliance evidence, security policies and a remediation road map. Penetration testing is a technical service that actively exploits vulnerabilities to prove real-world attack paths. Both complement each other. Softomate consultancy engagements often identify where penetration testing should be scoped and prioritised. VAPT findings then feed back into the risk register and ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability. Many London businesses begin with a consultancy engagement to establish governance, then commission regular VAPT to provide the technical security evidence that the programme requires.
10. Results
A London FinTech firm with 60 staff received an ISO 27001 gap analysis covering all Annex A control domains. A Statement of Applicability draft, risk register aligned to ISO 27005 and a prioritised remediation road map were produced within ten working days. The firm implemented the road map internally within six months and achieved ISO 27001 certification at first audit attempt, supporting their FCA authorisation application process.
A London law firm with 110 staff received an NCSC Cyber Essentials gap assessment covering all five technical control domains. Seventeen specific remediation instructions were produced, covering firewall rules, patch management gaps and user access control weaknesses. The IT team remediated all findings within five weeks. Cyber Essentials certification was achieved seven weeks after the gap assessment report was delivered.
An NHS-contracted HealthTech platform received STRIDE threat modelling applied to its web application and REST API before launch. Eleven attack vectors were identified, including broken object level authorisation and insecure session management. All findings were mapped to OWASP Top 10 and ISO 27001 controls. Development teams remediated all critical findings within two sprints. The platform launched with a clean NCSC-aligned threat model as part of NHS DSPT submission evidence.
A London SaaS scale-up received an ICO enquiry regarding UK GDPR data processing records. A Softomate UK GDPR risk assessment produced Records of Processing Activities, DPIA outputs, lawful basis documentation and supplier DPA evidence within six working days. The ICO enquiry was resolved without enforcement action six weeks after the assessment started. The risk register remains maintained quarterly as part of the ongoing compliance programme.
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